Great Yarmouth Minster01493 858410workChurchGreat Yarmouth Minster (Church of St. Nicholas) in Great Yarmouth was founded in 1101 by Herbert de Losinga (Bishop of Norwich), as a penance for an act of simony. It is the largest parish church in the country and arguably the oldest building in Great Yarmouth.

During the Medieval period the church was at its most magnificent with stained glass, tapestries, painted and gilded walls, fresco, 19 guild chapels, various relics of the saints and ornate furnishings. At this time Great Yarmouth was the fourth richest town in England. The interior was destroyed at the Reformation and the Priory dissolved.

This church has a fascinating history and has been beautifully restored and maintained. Alongside regular church services, Great Yarmouth Minster also holds a number of events which are open to the public.Church PlainGreat YarmouthNR30 1NEUnited Kingdom52.6109793699101.726534120260https://www.great-yarmouth.co.uk/?dms=3&pid=

Great Yarmouth Minster

Church, free entry

Great Yarmouth Minster

Details

Great Yarmouth Minster was founded in 1101 by Herbert de Losinga (Bishop of Norwich), as a penance for an act of simony. It is the largest parish church in the country and arguably the oldest building in Great Yarmouth.

Opening details

Opening Times:

Great Yarmouth Minster is normally open daily from 10am to 3pm in winter & 10am to 4pm in summer.

Opening times are dependant on volunteers being available to open the church. Refreshments are usually available during opening times.

Please visit the website for details of Sunday services and other events.

Location

Directions

By RoadFrom the A47 follow directions to the seafront. Having gone over the Fullers Hill roundabout, Great Yarmouth Minster (Church of St. Nicholas) is on the left immediately after the pedestrian crossing.